HIST-UA 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Emperor Wu Of Han, Oligarchy, Qin Shi Huang
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Shi huang ti (shi huangdi) was the leader of qin dynasty. Making nobles and family live with him. Makes all lows, writings, and money same all over kingdom. Replaces feudal system with military districts called commandaries. Empire eventually failed because he bankrupted china by building his tomb and broke the backs of the poor by working on wall and made society live horrible lives and they rebel. It was a time of peace (b/w the xiongnu through appeasement-had to do this because lost battle) Conquered areas but allowed them to be independent (under sphere of influence) Established silk road along great wall secure borders, helped trade, cultural diffusion (helped buddhism spread) Civil service exams- (no longer dependant on inheritance) exam that had ot be taken to get government jobs. Promoted equality, education, loyalty, social mobility (2nd and 3rd classes could take it)
